PRN Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist CRNA - Rockford, IL

CRNAIncludes callPer Diem MD-Supervised State

Listed compensation

$150–$200 /hr

The week · per this posting

Ask the employer about the work setting, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Mercyhealth has an exciting PRN CRNA opportunity to join our excellent Anesthesia team in Rockford, Illinois.

Opportunity

Highly competitive compensation: $150 - $200 hourly

EPIC EMR

  • Vast multi-specialty referral sources
  • 501c3 non-for-profit

Qualifications

  • Training from a CRNA program
  • Skilled at providing exceptional care
  • The ability to communicate clearly and work as a member of a team

About Mercyhealth

Regional health system with 7 hospitals, 100+ primary and specialty care centers in more than 90 communities throughout Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin.

Over 950+ partnered providers and 8,250+ professionals dedicated to compassionate, quality care.

With over 125 specialty and sub-specialty services, including adult critical care, neonatal intensive care, neurosurgery, heart and vascular care together with WATCHMAN and TAVR, a cancer institute, plastic and reconstructive surgery, robotic surgery, orthopedic surgery, and much more!

About the Community

Rockford, the third-largest city in Illinois, has long been an industrial hub with a rich history rooted in manufacturing and innovation. Established in 1834, Rockford is known for its role in the furniture-making industry during the 19th and early 20th centuries.

Over time, the city has transformed into a vibrant, modern community with a strong cultural scene, thriving arts, and a variety of outdoor activities.

Rockford is home to beautiful parks like the Anderson Japanese Gardens, one of the most authentic Japanese gardens outside of Japan, and the Rock River provides opportunities for boating and fishing. The city also hosts numerous events, including the Rockford IceHogs hockey games and the Illinois Raptor Center.

With its historical significance and diverse amenities, Rockford is a great destination for both history buffs and adventure seekers.

  • Cost of living: Rockford has a low cost of living with affordable housing and utility rates.
  • Known for: The Rock River, the Anderson Japanese Gardens, and the city’s rich history in manufacturing

History: Rockford, founded in 1834, has a history rooted in industrial and manufacturing growth, becoming known as the “City of Gardens.”

Learn More

  • Anderson Japanese Gardens
  • Rockford History Tour
  • Rockford: The City of Gardens
  • Exploring Rockford's Manufacturing Heritage
  • Rock River Adventures
  • Makenzie Olsen, BSHA, CPCS®
  • Provider Recruiter
  • Mercyhealth
  • 815-971-2920 molsen@mhemail.org

Pay Range

$85,280.00 - $144,976.00

Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

  • Mercyhealth offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package including:
  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Life & Disability Insurance
  • FSA/HSA Options
  • Generous, accruing paid time off
  • Paid Parental and caregiver leave
  • Career advancement and educational opportunities
  • Tuition and certification reimbursement
  • Certification Reimbursement
  • Well-being Programs
  • Employee Discounts
  • On-Demand Pay
  • Financial Education
  • Annual recognition/awards events
  • Partner appreciation days
  • Family entertainment/attractions discount

Community Service/improvement Opportunities

Click here for more details regarding Mercyhealth Careers Benefit Information.

At Mercyhealth, we don’t simply hire people, we empower employee-partners who are passionate about making lives better. As an integrated health system, we deliver exceptional, coordinated across seven hospitals, 85 primary and specialty clinics, and a team of over 7,500 professionals serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.

Mercyhealth has been nationally recognized for our commitment to our people and culture, including:

#1 in the nation on AARP's Best Employers for Workers Over 50

  • One of Working Mother magazine's 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers
  • A Top 50 Company and Top 10 Nonprofit for Executive Women

Key Responsibilities

The CRNA will provide exceptional anesthesia care as part of a multi-specialty team. They are expected to collaborate effectively with colleagues and utilize the EPIC EMR system for patient documentation.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient careTeamworkCommunicationClinical practice

CRNA Career Context

Of the 40 active Nurse Anesthesia listings this role was benchmarked against, 75% have no call, 50% require no weekends.

Nurse Anesthesia pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Nurse Anesthesia by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedNurse Anesthesia median $270k (middle half $270k–$270k)18 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingIllinois index 100.0US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Nurse Anesthesia listings in Illinois55 active891 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 75% no call · 50% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS CRNA listings: 36% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 13% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Nurse Anesthesia listings98 in the last 30 days145 the 30 days before (−32%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Nurse Anesthesia pay trend+1.5% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top contract/1099 CRNA Jobs

40 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

24 jobs
13
<$315k
4
$315k-345k
4
$345k-375k
1
$400k
2
$405k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

27 jobs · 25 employers
CME allowance
56%
401k / retirement match
48%
Sign-on bonus
44%
Relocation assistance
30%
Loan repayment
11%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist - CRNA - Per Diem- NYP/ Columbia University Irving Medical CenterPer Diem

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital · New York, New York

$205/hr
#2

CRNA (Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist) - 1099 | $190-$200 Per Hour | Independent Practice Model | St. Joseph's Medical Center - Stockton, CA1099

Somnia · Stockton, California

$190-$200/hr
#3

Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) Per Diem

$150-$200/hr
#4

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) - PRN (Crittenden)

$187.50/hr
+ 38 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 1.5
Below most Nurse Anesthesia (CRNA) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 891 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call
Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois logo

About Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois

Hospitals and Health Care
Rockford, Illinois
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, Vision
Life & Disability Insurance
FSA/HSA Options
Generous, accruing paid time off
Paid Parental and caregiver leave
Career advancement and educational opportunities
Tuition and certification reimbursement
Well-being Programs

Living in Rockford

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$192k
Typical market rent
$1,227/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.2
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Rockford, IL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.